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Re: FIRST website is an embarasment

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Originally Posted by Trying to Help View Post
I wonder if the UX designers for this site know that FRC mentors typically don't have a lot of time to spend on the site. We need to just find targeted bits of information, not have a pleasant experience looking at great photos to inspire us. I'd pick easy to work with over pretty at this point.
While I've suffered my own frustrations with the site, I have to ask... do you really think this redesign was about making the site better for mentors? When I look at it, the intent I see is to draw in those not already affiliated with the program - new schools, students, sponsors, volunteers. That's why it's so picture-heavy. For people already involved, you wouldn't need any pictures at all. Heck, just give me a sitemap so I can find the link to what I want and I'll personally be happy. But such an interface may not serve FIRST's overall goals with the website.
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